In-Home Dementia Care in Essex Junction, VT

Local figures

Dementia Care in Essex Junction, VT: the local picture

228

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,607

residents 65 or older (15% of Essex Junction)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Chittenden County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Essex Junction has about 228 residents aged 85 or older among 1,607 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Chittenden County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Essex Junction residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Essex Junction compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	Essex Junction	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.8%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	9.2%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,134	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around Essex Junction

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Winooski, VT	3.5 mi	904	127
South Burlington, VT	5.0 mi	3,696	456
Burlington, VT	6.2 mi	5,421	614
Shelburne, VT	8.6 mi	1,951	397
Milton, VT	9.7 mi	562	93
Keeseville, NY	18 mi	501	85

Nursing homes near Essex Junction

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington	Burlington, VT	4.6 mi	1 of 5	164	(802) 658-4200
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare	Burlington, VT	7.4 mi	3 of 5	160	(802) 863-6384
Elderwood At Burlington	Burlington, VT	7.7 mi	2 of 5	150	(802) 658-6717
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home	Shelburne, VT	11 mi	4 of 5	33	(802) 264-5100
Clinton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	21 mi	1 of 5	80	(518) 563-0950
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	22 mi	4 of 5	89	(518) 563-3261

Hospices serving Essex Junction

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	5.4 mi	(802) 658-1900
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	61 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Essex Junction. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Essex Junction

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,261 monthly median income of Essex Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Essex Junction: common questions

What nursing homes are near Essex Junction?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington in Burlington (4.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare in Burlington (7.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Elderwood At Burlington in Burlington (7.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Essex Junction?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,261 monthly median income of Essex Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Essex Junction, VT